Crisis Shelter Advocate & Care Coordinator

Mercy; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a team member to develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention and counseling. Responsibilities include intakes, assessments, orientations, and cooperative living agreements in a dynamic shelter program.

The role requires experience in human services, preference for those with residential care exposure. Strong household management and the ability to work rotating shifts and extended hours are desired.

Qualifications

• Educational experience in human services or equivalent life experiences.
• Strong household management capabilities.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to lift and push 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention and crisis counseling.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and orientations; establish cooperative living agreements.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis counseling

Bilingual

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Shift work

Education

Human services education or equivalent

Job description

Mercy is seeking a team member to develop and implement emergency shelter services, including crisis intervention and counseling. Responsibilities include intakes, assessments, orientations, and cooperative living agreements in a dynamic shelter program.

The role requires experience in human services, preference for those with residential care exposure. Strong household management and the ability to work rotating shifts and extended hours are desired.